Orthodontist - Part-Time

Job Locations
US-IL-Mokena

Posted Date
6 months ago(8/8/2017 8:52 AM)

ID

2017-1185

# of Openings

1

Overview

Progressive and very busy General Dentistry practice in the Mokena/New Lenox areas is seeking an Orthodontist to treat and see patients two Fridays per month. As the Orthodontic practice grows, the expectation is that each Friday of the month will maintain a full-schedule. Enjoy internal referrals! Newly graduated Residents are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

As a licensed dentist, an orthodontist examines, diagnoses, and treats abnormalities in development of jaws, position of teeth, and other dental-facial structures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Examines, diagnoses, and treats abnormalities in development of jaws, position of teeth, and other dental-facial structures.

Designs and fabricates appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires, to alter position and relationship of teeth and jaws, and to realign teeth to produce and maintain normal function.

Examine patients to determine the nature of the condition affecting the patient, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments and other diagnostic procedures.